p. 399

After crossing the ice to the ship, S. feels a desire to walk across the unstable ice again. It is almost as if it awakens him from his trance in the Winter City. When he boards the ship, there is a fully new crew in similar disheveled clothes. There is a difference within this silent crew than the prior, one takes Sola’s hand while S. receives an attitude of respect from the crew. He feels hope that even though the crew and Maelstrom died in the attack in the Territory, the ship has been reborn and he feels a greater sense of presence amongst the crew.

This may be hinting towards the fact that he may be the new head of the ship with Sola by his side. This is significant because this may be the opportunity for S. to take control as he feels like he has the respect of the crew and can choose his future for the first time. He is no longer a prisoner or puppet on the ship, but it is his own.